Of course there is no comparison: it is obvious that the differences are stark: Michele is a (mixed?) black woman, Bill Clinton is a white man. Michele Obama is a wife and Bill Clinton is a husband. Michele Obama is a career woman, and intelligent. Bill Clinton is a former American President, and is a Rhodes Scholar. Not much is presently known about Michele Obama. Everything is known about Bill Clinton. Michele Obama is known in Chicago, and is just getting to be known as Obama's wife. Bill Clinton is known all over the world and has done work with the former President George H. W. Bush in raising money for Tsnuami Relief, and has negotiated with the major cola companies to remove colas from school across the U.S. (not enough schools, however) because of the rise in childhood obesity and diabetes. Michele Obama needs to be set apart from her husband and judged on her OWN merits as a woman, not just interviewed as "Obama's Wife".

No, Michelle Obama is not of mixed race unlike her husband, and she is, indeed, an accomplished careerwoman. She's a bit heavy-handed with her claims that she's "Just a little girl from the south side of Chicago" -- both she and her brother attented Princeton University; they didn't grow up in the ghetto. Moreover, some of us around here are still trying to figure out her huge and unexplained jump in salary at the University of Chicago Hospitals, shortly after her husband was elected to the Senate. Something a bit odd was going on there, and we Chicagoans, especially the residents of Hyde Park who receive their medical care at that expensive hospital, have never been told what. We'd like it explained.

Michelle Obama not the same as Bill? Duh. Bill's been running himself as a co-candidate. The "teo for one, blue light special" with Hillary, because Hillary's not a strong enough candidate on her own to defeat Obama. The Clintons beleive it's time for a woman president, espeially the wife of the first black president and since Bill was th efirst black president, the second black president is not as important as now trying to elect the first woman president, especially since she's the wife of the first black president! What an amazing thing happen. The first black president and possibly the first woman president were husband and wife. The democrat's demigod idols, the Clintons. The majority of the Kennedys are backing Obama, because the mystique of their dynasty is in jeopardy by the mystique of the dynasty of the Clintons. Since Obama and the Clintons agendas are carbon copies of each other, it really just comes down to deciding which minority is more deserving the unltimate in empowerment. Women or blacks? Which is it? Is the party more sexist or more racist? We all will lfind out soon and the rhetoric of NOW's New York chapter will seem minuscule to the hypersensitive political correctness rage that will come from the women or blacks that have been betrayed once one of the two candidates has been chosen. We've all heard that it's the Clinton's turn again in office and Obama doesn't deserve to be the nominee. Well, that's interesting. Usually most who support the Clintons say, "It's time for a woman to be president." Wow. So that's it huh? No wonder John Edwards wasn't given any support. He wasn't not an affirmative action candidate. That's wha seemed to matter more for everyone this time around.

A speech given by President John F. Kennedy is perhaps the best refutation of the Clinton approach to politics, and an endorsement of the Obama magic...

"When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses."

America is tired of the arrogance, corruption and lack of that elusive thing called grace that characterized Bill Clinton's "co-presidency" with Hillary.

Or, to put it another way, as the ancient Romans said: "When Cicero had finished speaking, the people said, 'How well he spoke,' but when Demosthenes had finished speaking, the people said, 'Let us march.'"

America is on the move again.

Found it rude someone in here talking little about michelle obama base on the ABC interview on comparison with bill clinton comments on campaign trail. Probably to be honest it's disease sometimes on national television but some listener find it so quick jumping on the band-wagon of fantasy instead of reality the woman spoke right about her position doesn't mean people should be angry about her freedom of expression.

Something is going on in our country and fudementally it is good. The issue is not whether Senator Obama wins or looses personally. The simple impact of this beautiful country continuing it move towards being what the founding "Fathers" envisioned, and that was "One Country Under God with Liberty and Justice for All". Perhaps when the next generation of young "American" becomes the leaders of this wonderful country they will be armed with the truth and that is America not only "Talk the Talk" as it relates to our beleifs but we also "Walk the Walk". Senator Obama is a gift for the nation to demonstrate to the world that we are continuing our journey towards achieving "Excellence" as a nation. Hopefully it will help our country make the world a better place without resorting to the horrors of war and giving into greed. This gift may also help the most powerful nation make the world a better place for all of "Gods" people.

Another wonderful post by Martin Edwin Andersen (9:43): I wonder if people really realize that this election could make or break this country. Another 4 or 8 years of the same Washington establishment could be all it takes. And Mrs. Clinton speaks of her experience and how, because of it, she will be ready on day 1. Don't people see that that is the reason not to vote for her. She IS part of the Washington establishment that we need to change. As for this article: Mrs. Obama speaks with the same gratiousness as her husband usually does. She would be a fine First Lady.

Once upon a time, the spouse of the candidate would be the quiet supporter of her partner on the campaign trail. Bill Clinton is the elephant in the room. Bill's Caustic rhetoric cannot be compared to Michelle Obama's opening foray into presidential camapign politics. And she was right to say that she was different from him. Who would want to claim the same shrewd and nasty tactics while being the spouse of a candidate? Mrs. Obama, stay the way you are.

So, what will you do for our failing economy Mr. McCain?
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Friends...
I will bring more war to America...
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Uh, what about the economy?
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Friends, I will keep us at war - NO ONE ELSE CAN LIKE I WILL!
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But, what about your lying regarding Romney's stance on a "pull out"?
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Friends, I am the greatest general since Patton... In fact, Patton couldn't even hold my shorts.
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But, what about taxes... and your stance on allowing illegal immigration?
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Friends - NOBODY knows war like me... NOBODY, DAMMIT!

I'm glad that they both support their spouses, but I really don't care much what they think.. I do care what Hillary, and Obama think & say.. My vote will go to Hillary because she is a strong Leader, that can lead from the start.

Denise: Remember one thing, if the public didn't like Bill Clinton they would not have voted for him the second time. And if he could run again I bet he would win. You probably weren't around or too small in 1961 when JFK got elected. Now there was a president that can never be replaced. After that we didn't have a good president until Bill Clinton. There are a lot of people out there that sill like him.

It bothers me greatly that we know so little about Obama. Hillary we know...her ambition, her warts, her wonderful intelligence, her years of service, her heartbreaks and foibles.
I did not like her Iraq vote back in 2003 but I have to wonder if Obama had been in the Senate at the time, whether he too would not have succumbed to the pressure from the media, the people, the president and Obama's constituency. After all, he did campaign for Liebermann and that is totally incomprehensible in light of his claims now that he was so against Iraq and made a speech about it in Illinois. It is simply easy for him to point the finger at Hillary who would not have survived not giving Bush the power...certainly not in New York. Obama has a few things to answer himself.

Two-cats, you are right on. And by the way, experience is good not only because it demonstrates competence, it proves you can do something, but it gives us time to see what you're really like. I have no idea what Obama is really like under pressure (because believe me, being a state senator is not comparable to the pressures and rigors of presidential office). We probably don't even know the extent to all the scandal and ridiculousness that we can dig up about him, and we most certainly don't know how effective he really is at implementing his big ideas.

I think she did a fantastic job of answering this question which was a poisoned chalice.
Shes an excellent advocate of her spouse and would be a remarkable first lady.
Why Americans think that only 2 families have the monopoly of leadership in this country is just astonishing.
He is right its time for a fundamental change, she is to entangled in her lobbyists who have already financed her re-election bid(some of them who lobby interests for foreign nationals) they will do anything to get back into the white house, they won't change anything because they would galvanise the republicans again and lo and behold one of Bush's daughters will run for president again.
Lets see did i miss anything, oh yes she is female.I think that America is ready for a female president, Just not this particular female

I have just begun to read with great absorption and benefit The Audacity of Hope the #1 best seller NY Times by Senator Braack Obama. May I highly recommend that in addition to posting what you do not know about Mr.Obama (lack of experience, fluff,etc.; nor what you don't know about Hillary the coat-tail-rider of former president Bill who you rate as smart and very experienced) you read their books. Senator Obama writes very insightfully and palpably of Washington and governance with examples from early presidential administrations, recent presidential administrations, and the administration of the future he will lead. And DOUBTLESSLY Senator Obama is a leader. Look at his campaign. Look at the seasoned men of Washington and across the nation who have entered his camp--including the icon and lion of the senate Ted Kennedy. Look at the unions and press that endorse him. He wins all of this people support and donors, donations of piles of money to run, even though Hillary can claim 35 years of experience because she is way older than Barack. Have a look at Hillary Clinton's book too if it is still in print of the title "It takes a Village" on issues of child development and advocacy for children.
Barack is Hillary's equal and more because he is a brilliant, and a honest leader, and inspires voters of every generation. He brings Politics in Action 101 to all, especially new young voters who used to think their vote did not matter.
If Hillary Clinton were by far the best choice in the minds of experienced and well schooled voters, why are they lining up behind Obama? Answer: He is a leader for hope and change of a better governance, society at home and abroad. Smart men who worked in Bill's campaign years ago don't work for Hillary's campaign. Bill's ex-smart men work for Senator Barack Obama.

Per Texbork: the ancient Romans said: "When Cicero had finished speaking, the people said, 'How well he spoke,' but when Demosthenes had finished speaking, the people said, 'Let us march.'"

America is on the move again.Go Obama

Victoria: Anyone these days can write a book that inspires, scares, motivates, etc...but we need more then that in a President. The media has been given him a free but I know "if" he were to get the nomination then things would change for the worst for Obama. He gives great speeches but some of us need more than that. We need substance.

Michelle Obama has not been in the public eye before as she is now so sure she is persived as a fresh face. "If" Obama is elected the Nominee, the Republicans will start digging deep and personal. Not sure either is going to like people prying into their personal lives or how they would handle it. EVERYONE has skeletons in their closets.

I think Hillary has been devoured by media and critics and yet she is confident and poised. She is tough for good reasons. This is were EXPERIENCE really matters.
No one can get it right every time. I find that comment a bit arrogant.

Hillary 08

Very nice of michelle to come on abc. I am glad that the spouces are helping thier mates. I though support Hillary Clinton and I do hope that Bill will keep moving for her. I am so mad I missed Clintons daughter in San Luis Obispo today. I will try to reach again soon. Hillary 08!

Come the day after the Presidential election and we all return to our normal lives will our lives be better? Most of our Presidential info will be delivered via press releases from the White House Secretary not soaring oratories. The President will need to execute policy affecting all of us not specific voter groups. People will no longer care the President is the first anything.The lives of the President and the first person will have been stripped bare and the worse will be yet to come. Time for talk will be over and we will wait for promises to be delivered and hopes to be fulfilled. My reasons for my choice will need to be based on tomorrows reality not todays rhetoric as that is when bills will still have to be paid. I too want the dream but I cannot forget I live in reality. I do not know if Hillary is the best choice but I want to know if Obama is before my chance to choose is gone. So the media need to stop being his pep rally and do the right thing and explore him in detail as well because the Republicans will be merciless. Then it will be too late for the Democratic establishment to protect him. Then what will do if we find out we got carried away by euphoria.

Who says that Obama is not part of the establishment. Last time I looked he was in the senate, in washington. Is he leaving?. No nobody is leaving, they all want to be in DC and they all want to get rich. Do you know of anyone in the senate who is not a millionaire including Obama. Go ahead black folks vote for him but don't be surprised if he turns out to be another uncle tom. Ted Kennedy already has him wrapped around his finger.